HeyRuaHow to say “teat” in Irish
- Irish:
- sine
- English:
- teat, nipple
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHIN-uh” /ˈʃɪnʲə/
- Plural:
- siní (teats)
- Genitive singular:
- sine, na sine (e.g. barr na sine, the tip of the teat)
- Genitive plural:
- siní, na siní (e.g. líon na siní, the number of teats)
What does “sine” mean?
“Sine” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- teat
- The part of a female mammal's udder or breast from which milk is sucked, especially on a cow or other animal.Also: nipple, dug, udder teat.
1 other meaning: nipple
- 2nipple
- A small projection or nozzle shaped like a teat, such as the teat on a baby's bottle.Also: bottle teat, nozzle.
Other Irish words for teat: dide (teat)
“Sine” with the article
The plural of teat in Irish is siní. Here is sine after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sine, the Irish word for teat.
Other nouns in Irish
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Teat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for teat?
The Irish for teat is sine (pronounced “SHIN-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is siní. Depending on context it can also mean nipple.
How do you pronounce sine in Irish?
Sine is said like “SHIN-uh” (IPA /ˈʃɪnʲə/).
What is the plural of teat in Irish?
The plural of sine is siní; with the article, na siní means “the teats”. The genitive plural is siní, as in líon na siní (the number of teats).
Does sine have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sine can mean teat or nipple, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sine change to shine?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shine. After ár (our) it stays ár sine, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sine' and 'cíoch'?
'Cíoch' usually means the breast, while 'sine' is the teat or nipple itself, and is the normal word for a cow's teat.
